style love

while i was redoing the bits and bobs around the chalet - putting Christmas away -  i started thinking about design styles - specifically mine.

it's pretty obvious i lean toward traditional - there are four inherited pieces in this image (and more on the other side of the room), but i enjoy many different aesthetics - i also have chinoiserie and mid-century in this room - along with trendy touches from the IKEA lamp and my Target bits.

it's a conglomeration - is that a style?   insert emoji with hand on chin? HA!

but, what if i could scrap it all? had a gazillion $$$  - what would i do?

so with that in mind - i'm presenting some of my IG friends whose styles i admire and desire.

Elizabeth @edbdesigns had me the minute i saw the expansive exposed beams in this lovely light-filled space and that wall.

well you all know my wish to #saynotoemptywalls. baskets on a wall=love to me!

Erin @francois_et_moi ability to combines neutrals and such delicious patterns - so effortlessly. resulting in a space filled with personality, not overwhelmed by any single element. 

that sectional is calling to me... it's saying momma come and relax!

aah Simone @honeyandfizz what's not to love about the stunning clean lines and brilliant pops of color!

don't you wish you had a surfboard in your livingroom?

Jane @jane_athome has all the blue and white a girl could dream of. her home is a study in luxury done unpretentiously. 

never letting her surroundings get stagnant Jane is constantly changing things up - furniture layouts, rugs, decorative elements.

it's so very enjoyable to watch! 

Jo @jogalbraithathome use of traditional pieces paired with rustic touches really speaks to me on a visceral level.

her use of blue throughout not only her livingroom but, her entire home is delightful.

Hayley @mumslittleloves has stunningly decorated her home with equal parts white and blue that only enhance the amazing pops of her favorite pink!

every room has a distinct point of view - but, all work together blissfully.

the secret is certainly in the @roomsauce Bev has layered all the ingredients together and the results speak for themselves. with a Julia Child inspired pegboard and a custom shelving unit - this space is wonderfully warm and inviting.

Nicole @sweet_domicile is a country girl making her second stint as a highrise dweller in Gotham.

her modern bohemian vibe is punctuated with tons of yummy blue and all her pretty plants. 

isn't it divine?

 

so tell me - would you chuck it all? build a castle around that heirloom piece or start a new aesthetic based on your latest curbside find?

make sure you check out the IG links for the lovely ladies featured.

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til next time.

HEY 2018!

happy new year everyone!!!

at this time of year it's only natural to stock - think about what made us happy in 2017 and what plans do we have for the new year. so here goes...

i accomplished my biggest personal goal - getting this site up! woo hoo! thanks so very much to my amazing designer Kelly Christine of Kiki & Co.

there are some things about 2017 i look back on and think oh crap. i totally lost my way with my exercise routine!  Liam and i were walking to and from school - i was achieving a high heart rate walk 5 times a week.  i felt great but, once the rain and cold set in - and the need to get to the market or Target and get on my ToDOList - the walking stopped. ugh! i need to finally stop talking about getting in shape and just freakin' do it! just to be clear friends - my getting in shape is to fit into my clothing better not give up things i love like my daily dose of Prosecco.

i owe to myself and my boys - to take better care of myself.

i'm bummed i only read 6 actual books this year - you all know what a total #bookjunkie i am- so boo on me! gosh i read 18 in 2016 - i must set the technology aside and read more. 

but, speaking of technology

i've mentioned it before but, if you still haven't checked Hoopla out you should. i listened to 8 books this year- mostly while walking - sometimes while cleaning the chalet. if i hadn't flaked on walking there would have been more - i even watched a few videos.

i was blessed to reconnect with my bff. i hope 2018 we'll give us a chance for more time together.  thank god for facetime!

friendships are what sustain us in this life.

a colossal transformation in 2017 was the porch. my hubby redid it! can you believe the after ?!? turning what was outdoor space into interior space is a HUMONGOUS change for the chalet. cantilevered space over outdoor or garage space is never a good idea but, the craftsmen weren't thinking about that in 1924 when the chalet was built as a vacation home. now the bedrooms are warmer and quieter and we gained living space which is invaluable! this is something i can never ever thank Steven for enough.

thank you B xo

goals for 2018. 

some are chalet updates...swapping french doors for windows in Liam's bedroom.  i really want to tackle the basement. the walkout level has all the clutter because we don't have a single thing in our attic. i led the charge a year and a 1/2 ago and carved out a small play area with a tv and toy cubbies - you can see here -  but, we need finished space and another bath. we'll see how far we get on this project this year.

since i'm writing these down and putting them out into the universe i pray i will stick to them.

• using my calendar everyday - to better use my time.

• map out chaletmomma brand production: daily, weekly and monthly.

• to plan meals and make less trips to the market.

• use my crockpot more.

• read more books - hopefully while sitting on the porch.

• exercise.

• clear out clutter quickly.

• take items to the consignment shops regularly.

• iron clothing weekly.

• travel.

• play more games.

• go on more adventures with my boys.

• to always have cheese, humus and yummy crackers in the chalet and ready for friends - anytime they can pop over!

• drink more Prosecco!

by doing the first thing on my list - i can certainly accomplish the rest!!!

what made you happy in 2017?

what do you want to accomplish in 2018?

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til next time.

CHALET CHRISTMAS 2017

greetings all! i can't believe it's Wednesday already! we're headed off to see The Last Jedi! - can you all hear the screams of my infectious laughter ?1? we are HUGE Star War fans! Liam has watched all the films and as you can image has tons of Star Wars paraphernalia.

here's what the last few days have been like around the chalet!

my family visited Sunday for a lovely celebration - here 's what the tree looked like.

we had a ton of fun! drank and ate and ate some more... exchanged wonderful gifts. Liam had a ball with his cousins. here's my sister and i in fits of laughter... out of thirteen pics i love this one best! it sums us up - to a tee.

five bottles in 28hrs... not too shabby!

headed to bed in my kerchief and pa in his cap!  everything under the tree including the single gift from Mr. Claus in the red Santa paper - a Star Wars glow in the dark Nerf gun! (there's a theme!)

 6:48am!

we three in our matching Star Wars pj's had a stellar morning. my boys blessed with delightful gifts. Liam gave me the most gorgeous pine tree snowglobe - and since snowy is theme around here - it will be enjoyed year round. fred popped in to sit on some wrapping paper and get some cat treats!

Liam thought it was just really so nice of Santa to put his scooter together that Aunt Reen and Uncle Bobby gave him! HA!

my hubby found some unique additions for my collection!

we attended a joyous Christmas Mass Celebration then traveled to my Mother-In- Law's.

look at Marge's amazing Christmas decor.  no room is left untouched - she's a creative marvel!

here is the stunning living room tree!

Marge is a partner in a real estate staging business Stage N Sell they stage to sell or for holidays - based in Warwick, NY, but they will travel to accommodate clients needs. check out their site.

as you can image we spent yesterday sitting around getting over our food comas!

the boys were having a ton of fun playing Space Invaders!

more beautiful trees belonging to loved ones.

hoping your holidays were everything you dreamed of.

thank you so much for all your support. i truly appreciate your time - popping in here and for signing up for the mailing list. it means so very much to me. xoxoxo

happy new year!

til next time.